Japan imposes new rules to climb Mt. Fuji to fight overtourism, littering Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails of Japan's iconic Mount Fuji will now have to reserve ahead and pay a fee. 05/20/2024 - 7:08 am | View Link
Japan, US move ahead in co-developing hypersonic weapons interceptor as regional threats grow Japan and the United States have signed an arrangement to jointly develop a new type of missile defense system as the allies seek to defend against the growing threat of hypersonic weapons. 05/15/2024 - 3:38 pm | View Link
Watch: Japan’s FamilyMart launches mobile convenience store Japanese "konbini" chain FamilyMart is taking its convenience store business to the next level with an unmanned, self-checkout store that can be towed to different locations. The mobile outlet, known ... 05/15/2024 - 7:12 am | View Link
Tepco to restart unit 7 at Kashiwazaki Kariwa nuclear plant in Japan Japan is poised to restart Kashiwazaki Kariwa nuclear plant in October 2024, marking a step in the nation's nuclear energy resurgence. 05/14/2024 - 3:32 am | View Link
Japan's Defence Minister Alarms Over Drone Threats, Vows to Boost Security Measures Japan’s defence chief, Minoru Kihara, has expressed significant concern over the country’s anti-drone capabilities following an alarming breach of security at a naval base. This urgent call to bolster ... 05/13/2024 - 9:53 pm | View Link
Cannes: Mikey Madison gives an all-time performance in a brilliant comedy that starts as a fantasy romp before making a laugh-out-loud funny pivot into "Uncut Gems" territory.
The filmmaker and star tells IndieWire he's spent $100 million of his own money (so far) to shoot two of his four stories of the Western frontier — to their conclusion, whenever that is, and however much it will cost.